Prime Minister orders disaster-hit housing campaign finished by January 15

THE HANOI TIMES — Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued an urgent official dispatch ordering faster and more coordinated action to complete the Quang Trung Campaign to rebuild and repair houses for disaster-hit residents by January 15, stressing that no delays will be accepted for any reason.

The prime minister said the goal is to finish reconstruction ahead of schedule, ensuring all affected families have safe housing to stabilize their lives before the 14th National Party Congress and resume production and business activities ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet holiday).

The document was sent to leaders of the central cities of Hue and Danang and the provinces of Quang Tri, Quang Ngai, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong, along with relevant ministries and agencies.

Chinh assigned Party secretaries and chairpersons of provincial People’s Committees full responsibility for both the progress of the Quang Trung Campaign and the quality of the completed houses.

He stressed that any difficulties beyond local authority must be reported immediately to the prime minister, no later than January 5, warning that no delays will be tolerated under any circumstances.

The Government leader also encouraged people to promote a spirit of self-reliance and actively overcome difficulties, rebuild homes and restore production and business activities.

He also directed relevant ministries to closely guide agricultural recovery, secure essential goods and stabilize market supply and restore essential infrastructure such as schools and medical facilities.

The ministers of National Defense and Public Security are tasked with proactively deploying the maximum possible resources to support localities in promptly completing the campaign on schedule.

Military hands over nearly 800 houses to disaster-hit residents

After just over one month, almost all 34,759 damaged houses have been repaired and nearly 800 houses have been handed over to affected residents, according to the Ministry of National Defense.

Forces have promptly developed plans, mobilized personnel, equipment and materials. Working in close coordination with local authorities, these teams were deployed to affected areas to rebuild and repair homes for residents.

General Phan Van Giang, Minister of National Defense, has sent a letter of encouragement to officers, soldiers and militia members participating in the Quang Trung Campaign. He commended the strong sense of responsibility and tireless efforts demonstrated by forces throughout the campaign.